Origin
Hanover, MD
Night in Hanover on Thursday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, MD to Clinton, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, MD
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Clinton, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hanover, MD to Clinton, MD covers 35.6 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, MD 337 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Hanover, MD to Clinton, MD covers 35.6 miles and takes about 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore-Washington Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 35.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward MD 295: Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9A; 9B
Toward MD 295: Baltimore Washington Internation...
8
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MD 295 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9A
Toward MD 295 South: Washington
7
17.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andre...
8
30.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate...
7
33.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward Old Branch Avenue, Kirby Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Old Branch Avenue, Kirby Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hanover, MD and Clinton, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Washington, Andrews Air Force Base and Morningside.
Baltimore
2.1 mi in
|
~5m
Washington
2.1 mi in
|
~5m
Andrews Air Force Base
17.5 mi in
|
~26m
Morningside
30.2 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 14.8 mi | 20m |
| Capital Beltway | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| MD 337 | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Old Branch Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Coca Cola Drive | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Branch Avenue | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Hi Tech Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hanover Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
— 14.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, MD and Clinton, MD.
1
Start on this road
68 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn sharp left onto Hanover Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hanover Road
3
Turn right onto Hi Tech Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Hi Tech Drive
4
Continue on Coca Cola Drive
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Coca Cola Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward MD 100 East: Glen Burnie
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto MD 100
408 ft
·
6 sec
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
184 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 9A; 9B
Toward MD 295: Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, Washington
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9A
Toward MD 295 South: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto MD 295
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, I 495 South: Richmond, Andrews Air Force Base
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 95; I 495
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Capital Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 9
Toward MD 337: Andrews Air Force Base Main Gate, Morningside
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto MD 337
426 ft
·
12 sec
·
Forestville Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto MD 337
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
MD 337
Toward MD 337 South
15
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MD 5 South: Waldorf
16
Merge onto MD 5
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
Branch Avenue
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Old Branch Avenue, Kirby Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto Old Branch Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Branch Avenue
19
Turn right onto MD 223
68 ft
·
7 sec
·
Piscataway Road
20
Turn left
43 ft
·
3 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Hanover, MD · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Hanover, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clinton, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Clinton, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.90 one way
$11.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Clinton, MD
Night in Clinton on Thursday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hanover, MD to Clinton, MD covers 35.6 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway, MD 337. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 miles from Hanover, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 35.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hanover, MD and Clinton, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore, Washington, Andrews Air Force Base and Morningside.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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